68-Year-Old Man Charged In Connection With East Brunswick Bank Robbery

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 68-year-old East Brunswick man has been arrested and charged in connection with committing a robbery at a local bank, East Brunswick Police said Friday.

Daniel McCarthy has been charged with one count of second-degree robbery and one count of second-degree attempted robbery by Toms River Police Department. McCarthy was lodged in the Ocean County Jail, where he was also charged with one count of second-degree robbery by the East Brunswick Police Department.

On Aug. 18, around 11:05 a.m., the East Brunswick Police Department responded to Columbia Bank on 389, Rt. 18 for an activated panic alarm. Before police could arrive, it was reported that a robbery had occurred, and the suspect fled the scene, authorities said.

According to initial investigation, a middle-aged white man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, a medical mask, blue sunglasses, dark sweats, white shoes, holding a black Acme bag with red handles, produced a note demanding money.

The man then left the bank with approximately $150 in U.S. currency, ran to a gray Honda Odyssey mini-van parked on West Ferris Street, and fled the area, police said.

A follow-up investigation was conducted by Det. Christopher Williams, along with assistance from Toms River Police Department.

McCarthy was located at Motel 6 (244 Highway 18) along with his vehicle. Through the joint investigation, McCarthy was taken into custody without incident.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Chris Williams at ‪732-390-6990 or cwilliams@ebpd.net. Anonymous confidential tips are accepted by dialing 732-4EBTIPS (328477) or emailing ‪tips@ebpd.net.

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